Over 400 grassroot representatives, along with those ratified in Cuba’s recent elections, are to constitute the Municipal Assemblies of the People’s Power in Sancti Spiritus.»

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos expressed his gratitude towards Cuba’s support for the realization of the peace talks agreed with the rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-Army of the People (FARC-EP).»

The blockade imposed on Cuba by the United States is a historical aberration, said Oscar Madoery, PhD in Political Science, of the University of Rosario, in Argentina.»

Spain’s major trade unions today noted the mass participation of workers in the second general strike against the austerity policies implemented by the conservative government of Mariano Rajoy.»

Since 1972, the concern for the Zaza Dam has increased in Sancti Spiritus and Cuba as well, because nowhere else in the country such a volume of water can be stored.»

Bruno Rodriguez:  Since the blockade is a unilateral policy, it must stop unilaterally.»

Over 500 films from 46 countries will be shown at the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema in its 34 edition.»

Chilean election authorities revoqued the victory of socialist Maya Fernandez Allende, granddaughter of fallen President Salvador Allende, who was declared mayor in recent municipal elections.»

The UN General Assembly expressed its overwhelming rejection of the US economic blockade of Cuba by adopting the island’s resolution demanding the lifting of the US measure, with 188 votes in favor.»

The Law Faculty at the Washington-based Howard University is hosting a forum on Tuesday to demand the release of the five Cuban antiterrorist fighters held in the United States since 1998.»